Louisiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 270: HEALTH CARE: Provides for access to medical marijuana for terminally ill patients in a healthcare facility. (8/1/26)
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 270 is a bill introduced in the Louisiana Senate on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: HEALTH CARE: Provides for access to medical marijuana for terminally ill patients in a healthcare facility. (8/1/26). Primary sponsor: Katrina Jackson-Andrews (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 1, 2026): Becomes Act No. 602 without the Governor's signature.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katrina Jackson-Andrews | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Becomes Act No. 602 without the Governor's signature.
- Effective date 8/1/2026.
- Signed by the Speaker of the House.
- Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate.
- Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate.
- Read third time by title, roll called on final passage, yeas 53, nays 45. Finally passed, ordered to the Senate.
- Received from the House without amendments.
- Read by title, passed to 3rd reading.
- Scheduled for floor debate on 05/19/2026.
- Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments.
- Reported favorably (10-0). Referred to the Legislative Bureau.
- Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Health and Welfare.
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